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September 17, 2024

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Inflammation-reducing drug shows no benefit for dry age-related macular degeneration in NIH trial

Inflammation-reducing drug shows no benefit for dry age-related macular degeneration in NIH trial Retina, showing…

Vineeta Das, NEI Clinical and Translational Imaging Section, explains how artificial intelligence improves imaging of the eye’s light-sensing retina.

August 24, 2024

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AI makes retinal imaging 100 times faster, compared to manual method

AI makes retinal imaging 100 times faster, compared to manual method NIH scientists use artificial…

Illustration shows how mutations in the PNPLA6 gene lead to neurological disorders

July 21, 2024

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Scientists unravel genetic basis for neurodegenerative disorders that affect vision

Scientists unravel genetic basis for neurodegenerative disorders that affect vision NIH-led findings point to a…

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July 21, 2024

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NIH researchers discover a new face-detecting brain circuit

NIH researchers discover a new face-detecting brain circuit The findings in non-human primates could shed…

Age-related macular degeneration affects the macula, the part of the retina that provides central vision.

July 21, 2024

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Supplements slow disease progression during late stage of “dry” age-related macular degeneration

Supplements slow disease progression during late stage of “dry” age-related macular degeneration New analysis shows…